Composer, ECU member since 2003Born on 01.10.1976
Kristjan Kõrver studied music theory at the Georg Ots Tallinn Music School from 1993 to 1997, where his composition teacher was Alo Põldmäe. From 1997 to 2003, he continued his composition studies at the Estonian Academy of Music under the guidance of Helena Tulve and Eino Tamberg.
Major Works and Artistic Achievements
- 2001 – Kutse tantsule (Invitation to Dance) for piano.
- 2002 – Pre for 11 performers.
- 2003 – Expansio I for four alto saxophones.
- 2003 – Expansio II for saxophone quartet.
- 2005 – co for percussionist and string orchestra.
- 2007 – Gratis dictum for six performers.
- 2009 – Symphonism 12 for symphony orchestra.
- 2011–present – Crisis for six performers (work in progress).
- 2013 – Raud-Ants (Iron John), chamber opera for voice and three instrumentalists.
- 2015 – Psallite I for Estonian zither (kannel) and harpsichord.
- 2016 – Experimentum crucis for violin and piano.
- 2016 – Schizzo concertato (Concertante Sketch) for string orchestra.
- 2018 – Toc III for piano.
- 2019 – Corde for string quartet.
- 2020 – Sic! for symphony orchestra.
- 2024 – Trivertimento for piano trio.
- 2025 – Sõnatute õhkamistega (With Sighs Too Deep for Words) for string orchestra.
- 2025–present – Ubi vult spirat (Blows Where It Wills) for symphonic wind orchestra (work in progress).
Awards and Recognition
- 2003 – Composer’s Award at the Estonian Music Days Festival for Expansio I, for four alto saxophones.
- 2007 – Composer’s Award at the Estonian Music Days Festival for Gratis dictum, for ensemble.
- 2013 – Annual Award of the Music Endowment of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia for the chamber opera Iron-John
Additional info:
Estonian Music Information Centre